JP6799094B2 - Display method and program in product data registration device, product data registration device - Google Patents

Description

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a product data registration device , a display method and a program in the product data registration device .

Conventionally, a product data registration device that reads a unit price or the like based on a read and input product code to generate transaction data, and a customer who is a shopper himself executes payment processing based on the transaction data generated by the product data registration device. A checkout system with an accounting device has been proposed. Such a checkout system can omit the accounting work from the work performed by the operator (clerk).

According to such a checkout system, the customer receives a hold receipt printed with identification data or the like that identifies the transaction data temporarily held in the product data registration device. Then, the customer calls the held transaction data and performs the settlement process by having the accounting device read and input the identification data printed on the hold receipt.

By the way, when payment by a cash voucher such as a gift certificate is selected from various payment methods, the cash voucher amount is input in the product data registration device. In this case, when the input amount of the cash voucher is more than the total amount of the products in the overtended state, the product data registration device executes the settlement process, pays out the change, prints and issues the receipt. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a change machine and a receipt printing device on the product data registration device side as well.

An object to be solved by the present invention is to provide a product data registration device and a program that do not pay out change or print a receipt even in an overtended state.

The product data registration device of the embodiment is connected to a product data registration device having an acquisition means for acquiring a product code for identifying a product and a display unit via a network to the product data registration device, and executes payment processing for the product. In the product data registration device of the system including the device, the total amount is calculated based on the money ticket amount input means for inputting the money ticket amount of the money ticket and the price of the product corresponding to the product code acquired by the acquisition means. Instructs the means, the difference calculation means for calculating the difference between the total amount calculated by the calculation means and the cash ticket amount input by the cash ticket amount input means, and the output of information for payment processing by the accounting device. comprising a display control means for displaying said key differences on the same screen of the display unit for the.

The program of the embodiment includes a product data registration device having an acquisition means for acquiring a product code for identifying a product and a display unit, and an accounting device connected to the product data registration device via a network to execute payment processing for the product. A computer as the product data registration device of the provided system is used to calculate the total amount based on the money ticket amount input means for inputting the money ticket amount of the money ticket and the price of the product corresponding to the product code acquired by the acquisition means. Instructs the means, the difference calculating means for calculating the difference between the total amount calculated by the calculating means and the cash voucher amount input by the cash voucher amount input means, and the output of information for payment processing by the accounting device. display control means for displaying said key differences on the same screen of the display unit which functions by.

FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing the entire checkout system according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the product data registration device. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the accounting device. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a product data registration device and an accounting device. FIG. 5 is a memory map showing the hard disk of the product data registration device. FIG. 6 is a memory map of another example of the hard disk of the product data registration device. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the product data registration device. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of control processing of the product data registration device. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a sales screen of the product data registration device. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a transfer destination selection screen. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the notification screen. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of an information transfer screen. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing another example of the transfer destination selection screen. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of payment processing performed by the accounting device. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of an accounting screen in the accounting apparatus.

FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing the entire checkout system 101 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the checkout system 101 includes a product data registration device 102 operated by an operator O who is a checker (clerk), and an accounting device 103 operated by a customer C. The product data registration device 102 is installed on a horizontally long table-shaped workbench 104. Each product data registration device 102 and each accounting device 103 are electrically connected to each other by a network NT such as a LAN (Local Area Network).

Two accounting devices 103 are provided for one product data registration device 102. In the example of FIG. 1, the accounting device 1 and the accounting device 103 of the accounting device 2 are connected to one product data registration device 102. Further, the accounting device 3 and the accounting device 103 of the accounting device 4 are connected to the other product data registration device 102. Each accounting device 103 is installed linearly adjacent to the workbench 104. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the passage of the customer C is formed between the plurality of workbenches 104.

First, the product data registration device 102 will be described. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the product data registration device 102. As shown in FIG. 2, the product data registration device 102 installed on the upper surface of the workbench 104 is configured based on a vertical scanner 111 having a reading window 112. The scanner 111 has an imaging unit (not shown) arranged behind the reading window 112.

Further, the product data registration device 102 includes a display 114 with a touch panel 113 and an operation unit 115 above the scanner 111. The display 114 displays the product name, price, and the like of the product imaged by the imaging unit of the scanner 111. The touch panel 113 and the operation unit 115 are for assisting the input of product data.

A printer 116 is provided on the left side of the product data registration device 102 when viewed from the operator O side. The printer 116 issues a receipt on which transaction data such as identification data and the total amount of one transaction, which will be described later, are printed.

In addition, a customer side display 117 for the customer C is provided on the left side of the product data registration device 102 when viewed from the operator O side.

The product data registration device 102 refers to the PLU file F1 (see FIG. 4), and obtains code information such as a barcode or QR code (registered trademark) attached to the product for the product included in the image captured by the imaging unit. Identified by reading or general object recognition.

Regarding generic object recognition for recognizing an object contained in an image, a recognition technique is described in the following documents.
Keiji Yanai, "Current Status and Future of General Object Recognition", IPSJ Journal, Vol. 48, No. SIG16 [Searched on January 6, 2014], Internet <URL: http://mm.cs.uec.ac.jp/IPSJ-TCVIM-Yanai.pdf>

Next, the product data registration device 102 displays on the display 114 a screen that accepts confirmation of the specified product and input of the number of products. Then, the product data registration device 102 performs sales registration such as product classification, product name, and unit price of the product corresponding to the product code based on information such as the product code of the product for which confirmation input has been accepted and the number of input products. The product information is read from the PLU file F1 and stored in the product information storage unit F22 (see FIG. 5), which will be described later, for selling the product.

Next, the accounting device 103 will be described. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the accounting device 103. The accounting device 103 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to function as a self-POS (Point Of Sales) terminal capable of product sales processing and accounting by customer C when idle.

The accounting device 103 includes an information processing device 2 (see FIG. 4), a change machine 105, a stationary scanner 5, a display operation panel 6, a hand scanner 7, a card reader / writer 8, a receipt printer 9, and the first. The housing 10 and the second housing 11 are provided. The first housing 10 is a box containing the information processing device 2 and the change machine 105, and is placed on the floor. The second housing 11 is the outer shell of the stationary scanner 5 and the receipt printer 9, and is mounted on the upper surface 10a of the first housing 10.

The stationary scanner 5 has an image pickup window 5a provided on the upper part of the first housing 10 and an image pickup unit (not shown) built in the first housing 10. The imaging unit captures a code symbol image such as a bar code held in front of the imaging window 5a, and decodes the captured code symbol image. Then, the imaging unit outputs the decoded code information to the information processing device 2. Further, when performing general object recognition, the image pickup unit outputs a product image obtained by capturing the product held in front of the image pickup window 5a to the information processing device 2.

The hand scanner 7 is arranged on the upper part of the front surface 10b of the first housing 10. A holding portion 10c for holding the tip portion 71 of the hand scanner 7 in a hooked state is provided on the upper right portion of the front surface 10b of the first housing 10.

The display operation panel 6 includes a display 61 and a touch panel 62, and is mounted on the second housing 11. The display 61 displays an image under the control of the information processing device 2. The touch panel 62 is provided on the surface of the display 61, and outputs information based on the position touched by the operator O to the information processing device 2.

The card reader / writer 8 is arranged next to the second housing 11 and is arranged on the upper surface 10a of the first housing 10. The card reader / writer 8 reads / writes information to / from a magnetic card (information recording medium) such as a point card or a credit card.

The change machine 105 includes a coin slot 41, a bill withdrawal port 42, and a coin withdrawal section 43. The coin withdrawal unit 43 includes a payout port 431 and a saucer 432. The change machine 105 receives bills and coins inserted into the coin slot 41, sorts them, and stores them. Then, the change machine 105 pays out the change from the payout port 431 in response to the request of the information processing device 2. The payout change is received by the saucer 432.

The receipt printer 9 has a printing unit (not shown) built in the second housing 11 and a receipt issuing port 91 provided on the front surface 11a of the second housing 11. The receipt printer 9 issues a receipt printed by the printing unit from the receipt issuing port 91 under the control of the information processing device 2.

The information processing device 2 is built in the first housing 10, and each part (change machine 105, stationary scanner 5, display operation panel 6, hand scanner 7, card reader / writer 8, and receipt printer) included in the accounting device 103. 9) is controlled comprehensively. The information processing device 2 acquires code information and product images from the stationary scanner 5 or the hand scanner 7. Further, the information processing device 2 outputs information to be displayed on the display 61 of the display operation panel 6, and acquires information on the operation performed by the operator from the touch panel 62. Further, the information processing device 2 grasps the deposit to the change machine 105 and instructs the change machine 105 to withdraw money.

Further, the accounting device 103 is provided with a basket stand 21 on one side of the first housing 10. The basket stand 21 is a storage stand that serves as a storage place for baskets when customer C performs payment processing.

Further, the accounting device 103 has a display pole 22 as a notification unit for displaying the current state of the accounting device 103 on the upper surface 10a of the first housing 10. The display pole 22 has a light emitting unit 22a at its tip that selectively emits blue and red light.

Next, the hardware configuration of the product data registration device 102 and the accounting device 103 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the product data registration device 102 and the accounting device 103.

As shown in FIG. 4, the product data registration device 102 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a storage medium such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory) (both not shown). It includes a control unit 150 having a computer configuration. The ROM stores various programs and various data executed by the CPU. The RAM temporarily stores data and programs when the CPU executes various programs, and stores sales data indicating product sales records and various screen display data displayed on the display 114. Is.

The control unit 150 includes an operation unit 115 such as a scanner 111, a touch panel 113, a display 114, a keyboard, a printer 116, and a customer side display 117 via an I / O (Input / Output) device control unit 139 and a bus 138. It controls an I / O device such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 136, and controls the entire system of the product data registration device 102.

The operation unit 115 adds a subtotal key 1151 for declaring the end of one transaction, a cash voucher key 1153 for declaring settlement with a cash voucher, a transfer destination key 1154 for designating a transfer destination of transaction data, and an addition for declaring an additional payment method. It is equipped with a key 1155 and a cancellation key B6 for canceling payment by cash voucher.

The HDD 136, which is a storage means, stores a program 137 and a PLU file F1 that can be executed by the CPU of the control unit 150. The PLU file F1 is a file that stores a product code uniquely assigned to each product and information about the product such as the name, price, and product classification of the product in association with each other. Further, when the product is specified by general object recognition, the PLU file F1 also stores the feature amount such as the color tone read from the product image and the unevenness of the surface. Further, the HDD 136 stores an information storage unit F2 (see FIG. 5) and a cash ticket type storage unit F3 (see FIG. 6).

The program 137 that operates the CPU of the control unit 150 of the product data registration device 102 is a file in an installable format or an executable format, and is a CD-ROM, a flexible disk (FD), a CD-R, or a DVD (Digital Versatile). It is recorded and provided on a computer-readable recording medium such as a Disk).

Further, the program 137 for operating the CPU of the control unit 150 of the product data registration device 102 may be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet and provided by downloading via the network. .. Further, the program 137 for operating the CPU of the control unit 150 of the product data registration device 102 may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

The control unit 150 can communicate with each other with the store server (not shown) and the accounting device 103 connected by the network NT via the communication I / F 140.

The store server generally manages product sales registration processing performed by one or a plurality of product data registration devices 102 installed in the store, settlement processing performed by the accounting device 103, and the like.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, the accounting device 103 includes a computer-configured control unit 50 including a CPU and a storage medium such as a ROM and a RAM (both not shown) in the information processing device 2. .. The ROM stores various programs and various data executed by the CPU. The RAM temporarily stores data and programs when the CPU executes various programs, and stores sales data indicating product sales records and various screen display data displayed on the display 61. Is.

The control unit 50 includes a touch panel 62, a display 61, a stationary scanner 5, a hand scanner 7, a card reader / writer 8, a receipt printer 9, a change machine 105, and a display pole 22 via an I / O device control unit 39 and a bus 38. , HDD 36 and other I / O devices are controlled, and the entire system of the accounting device 103 is controlled.

The card reader / writer 8 reads the information of the customer's point card or credit card inserted from the card insertion slot. The receipt printer 9 prints a receipt after the payment process and issues the receipt from the receipt issuing port 91. The change machine 105 processes banknotes and coins inserted into the money slot 41. Further, the change machine 105 pays out the change from the payout port 431 upon request.

The HDD 36, which is a storage means, stores a program 37 and a PLU file F1 that can be executed by the control unit 50.

The program 37 that operates the CPU of the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 is a file in an installable format or an executable format, and is a CD-ROM, a flexible disk (FD), a CD-R, or a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk). It is recorded and provided on a recording medium that can be read by a computer such as.

Further, the program 37 for operating the CPU of the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 may be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet and provided by downloading via the network. Further, the program 37 for operating the CPU of the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

The control unit 50 can communicate with each other with a store server (not shown) or a product data registration device 102 connected by a network NT such as a LAN via a communication I / F 40.

Next, the information storage unit F2 stored in the HDD 136 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 5, the information storage unit F2 includes a product information storage unit F22, a cash ticket information storage unit F23, and a cash ticket total storage unit F25.

The product information storage unit F22 stores the product information (product name, price, etc.) read from the PLU file F1 based on the product code read and input by the scanner 111. The product information storage unit F22 stores product information corresponding to all the input product codes.

The gold ticket information storage unit F23 stores gold ticket information including the gold ticket amount of the gold ticket read and input by the scanner 111. When a plurality of gold ticket information is input due to the use of a plurality of gold tickets, the cash ticket information storage unit F23 stores all the input gold ticket information.

The gold ticket total storage unit F25 stores the gold ticket information of all the gold tickets used by the customer during a certain period (for example, one year). By analyzing the gold ticket information stored in the gold ticket information storage unit F23, it is possible to manage the usage status of the gold ticket by the customer, such as the tendency of the type of gold ticket used and the amount of the gold ticket. The analysis of the cash voucher information may be performed by the product data registration device 102, but it is desirable to send the information to a higher-level server (not shown) and perform the analysis collectively on the server.

Next, the money ticket type storage unit F3 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 6, a cash ticket type section F31 and an overtend flag section F32 are provided. The cash voucher type unit F31 stores the types of cash vouchers that can be handled at the store for each cash voucher. In the example of FIG. 6, four types of cash vouchers 1 to 4 are stored. The money ticket information is set in advance in the money ticket type storage unit F3. The type information of the gold ticket of the gold ticket type unit F31 and the overtend flag information of the overtend flag unit F32 can be changed.

The overtend flag unit F32 stores a flag indicating whether or not the overtend is OK, respectively, in correspondence with the cash voucher stored in the cash voucher type unit F31. Overtend means that the amount of the cash voucher exceeds the total amount. Overtended OK means that the cash voucher can be used even if the cash voucher amount exceeds the total amount. That is, when the overtend flag "1" is stored in the overtend flag unit F32, it indicates that the cash voucher can be used even if it is overtended.
The gold ticket with the overtend flag "1" can be used even when the gold ticket is overtended as a result of using a plurality of the gold tickets. For example, even if the total amount of money is exceeded as a result of using two gold tickets, the two gold tickets can be used. In the case of the example of FIG. 6, the gold ticket 1 and the gold ticket 3 are overtended OK.

Next, the functional configuration of the control unit 150 realized by the CPU of the control unit 150 of the product data registration device 102 executing the program 137, and the CPU of the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 executing the program 37 The realized functional configuration of the control unit 50 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 15.

FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration of the product data registration device 102. As shown in FIG. 7, the control unit 150 of the product data registration device 102 executes the program 137 stored in the HDD 136 to execute the specific information determination means 151, the calculation means 152, the cash ticket amount input means 153, and the determination means 154. It includes a change calculation means 155, a transmission means 156, a selection means 157, a display control means 158, a cancellation means 159, and a cash ticket information storage means 160.

The specific information determining means 151 has a function of determining specific information that identifies the input product.

The calculation means 152 has a function of calculating the total amount of money related to the transaction from the sales data based on the determined specific information.

The cash voucher amount input means 153 has a function of inputting the cash voucher amount of one or a plurality of cash vouchers.

The determination means 154 has a function of determining whether or not the entered cash voucher amount is equal to or greater than the total amount.

The change calculation means 155 has a function of calculating the change amount from the cash voucher amount and the total amount when it is determined that the cash voucher amount is larger than the total amount.

The transmission means 156 has a function of transmitting transaction data including the calculated change amount, sales data, and total amount to the accounting device 103.

The selection means 157 has a function of selecting one accounting device when there are a plurality of accounting devices connected to the network.

The display control means 158 has a function of displaying on the display the information representing the accounting device to be the transmission destination and the total amount of money at the time of transmission by the transmission means 156.

The canceling means 159 has a function of canceling the input cash voucher amount before the change amount and the transaction data are transmitted by the transmitting means 156.

The cash voucher information storage means 160 has a function of storing the input cash voucher amount and the cash voucher type so as to be aggregated.

Next, the operation of the checkout system 101 will be described in detail. First, the operation of the product data registration device 102 will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of the product sales registration process performed by the product data registration device 102.

As shown in FIG. 8, the control unit 150 of the product data registration device 102 determines whether or not the product code, which is the specific information for identifying the product, has been read by the scanner 111 (step S11). If it is determined that the product has been read (Yes in step S11), the control unit 150 (specific information determining means 151) identifies the corresponding product based on the read product code (step S12). The product is specified by referring to the PLU file F21 based on the read product code and designating the product corresponding to the product code. Then, the control unit 150 executes the sales process of the product based on the product information of the specified product (step S13). Specifically, the control unit 150 reads product information (product name, price, etc.), which is sales data, from the PLU file F1 based on the read product code, and causes the product information storage unit F22 of the information storage unit F2. Remember. Then, the control unit 150 displays the read product information on the display 114 as the sales screen P1.

Here, FIG. 9 is a front view showing an example of the sales screen P1. As shown in FIG. 9, the control unit 150 of the product data registration device 102 controls the display 114 during the sales process, and displays the sales screen P1 in the display area 114a of the display 114. The sales screen P1 has a sales product window W5 and a sold window W4.

In the sales product window W5, the product name, the product unit price, the number of individual products, and the like included in the product information of the product specified by the product identification process are displayed. The display of these product names, product unit prices, and individual product points is updated by the processes of steps S11 and S12. In addition, the total price and the total number of products are also displayed in the sales product window W5. The display of the total amount of money and the total number of products is also updated by the processing of steps S11 and S12.

In the sold window W4, the history displayed in the sold product window W5 is displayed. That is, when the processes of steps S11 and S12 are newly executed, the product name, the product unit price, the number of individual products, etc. displayed in the sold product window W5 are additionally displayed in the sold product window W4. To.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the product code has not been read by the scanner 111 (No in step S11), the control unit 150 determines whether or not the subtotal key 1151 has been operated (step S21). If it is determined that the operation has been performed (Yes in step S21), the control unit 150 (calculation means 152) calculates the total amount based on the product information stored in the product information storage unit F22 (step S22). Then, the control unit 150 displays the transfer destination selection screen P2 including the payment method selection screen of the transaction (step S23).

Here, FIG. 10 is a front view showing an example of the transfer destination selection screen P2. As shown in FIG. 10, the control unit 150 of the product data registration device 102 controls the display 114, and in advance in the display 114, the payment amount display window W3, the first transfer destination window W1, and the second transfer. The transfer destination selection screen P2 that defines the destination window W2 is displayed. The payment amount display window W3 is provided closer to the left end, occupies more than half of the width of the display 114, and has a height adjacent to each of the upper and lower parts of the display 114. The two first transfer destination windows W1 and the second transfer destination window W2 are provided vertically adjacent to each other between the right end side of the display 114 and the right end side of the payment amount display window W3.

In the payment amount display window W3, the total amount and the total number of products at the time when the closing operation is input are displayed. Further, the payment amount display window W3 is provided with a payment method selection key B1 for selecting a payment method, a subtotal discount key B2 for performing a subtotal discount, and a subtotal discount key B3 for performing a subtotal discount. There is.

On the other hand, in the first transfer destination window W1 and the second transfer destination window W2, the transfer indicating whether the transfer destination window W1 and the transfer destination window W2 are in a transferable state or a transferable state at the present time for each accounting device 103 as a transfer destination candidate. The availability information is displayed with the identification number of each accounting device 103 added, and the transfer destination keys B4 and B5 for declaring the transfer are provided. Here, the transfer destination key B4 is a declaration key for transmitting the product information and the total amount information to the accounting device 1. Further, the transfer destination key B5 is a declaration key for transmitting product information and total amount information to the accounting device 2. When the payment process is being executed, it is displayed that the transfer is not possible, but the transfer destination keys B4 and B5 for declaring the transfer can be operated. This is because the settlement process is completed in a short time, so that the transfer can be performed immediately.

For example, when paying with a cash voucher, the payment method selection key B1 is operated, and then one of the transfer destination keys is operated. When paying in cash, one of the transfer destination keys is operated without operating the payment method selection key B1.

The method of selecting the accounting device 103 as the transfer destination is not limited to the operation of the transfer destination keys B4 and B5. For example, the accounting device 103 as the transfer destination may be selected by the combination operation of the number key and the transmission key provided on the operation unit 115. Specifically, the accounting device 103 associated with the first transfer destination window W1 can be selected by a combination operation of the numeric key "1" and the transmission key.

For example, when transmitting transaction data to an accounting device 103 such as an accounting device 3 or an accounting device 4 that is not displayed on the transfer destination selection screen P2, the accounting device is specified by a fractional key, and then the transmission key is operated. This makes it possible to send transaction data to the accounting device. By making it possible to arbitrarily specify the identification number of the accounting device 103 as the transfer destination by the combination operation of the number key and the transmission key provided on the operation unit 115 in this way, it is specified in advance. It is possible to transfer transaction data to other than the accounting device 103.

On the transfer destination selection screen P2, the control unit 150 determines whether or not the subtotal discount key B2 or the subtotal discount key B3 has been operated by using the coupon or the like (step S24). If it is determined that the operation has been performed (Yes in step S24), the control unit 150 executes a subtotal discount or a subtotal discount from the total amount calculated in step S22 (step S25).

Then, the control unit 150 determines whether or not the gold ticket key 1153 for payment with a gold ticket such as a gift certificate, which is displayed by the operation of the payment method selection key B1, has been operated (step S26). When it is determined that the operation has not been performed (that is, when cash settlement is selected) (No in step S26), the control unit 150 (selection means 157) includes the transfer destination key B4 or the transfer destination key B5. It is determined whether or not the transfer destination key has been operated (step S27).

If it is determined that the operation has been performed (Yes in step S27), the control unit 150 (transmission means 156) transfers the transaction data to the accounting device 103 designated by the operation (step S28). At this time, the printer 116 of the product data registration device 102 does not issue a hold receipt on which the information for identifying the transaction data is printed. Then, the control unit 150 (display control means 158) displays the notification screen P5 shown in FIG. 11 on the display 114 (step S29). The operator who sees the notification screen P5 verbally tells the customer to go to the accounting device 103 of the displayed number and make a payment.

In FIG. 11, the control unit 150 of the product data registration device 102 displays on the display 114 a notification screen P5 indicating that the transaction data has been transferred to the desired accounting device 103. The total amount of money and the total number of products are displayed on the notification screen P5. In addition, when a subtotal discount or a subtotal discount is executed, the balance after the subtotal discount or the subtotal discount is executed is also displayed. The notification screen P5 is closed by operating the close key B8.

The control unit 150 of the product data registration device 102 displays the notification screen P5 on the display 114 provided on the operator side, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the customer side display provided on the customer side is not limited to this. It may also be displayed on the vessel 117. By displaying the notification screen P5 on the customer side display 117 provided on the customer side in this way, it is possible to notify the customer C that the transaction data has been transferred to the accounting device 103.

Returning to the description of FIG. The control unit 150 (cash voucher information storage means 160) stores the voucher information such as the voucher type, the voucher amount, and the overtend flag information subsequently transmitted to the accounting device 103 in the voucher total storage unit F25 (step S30). .. The gold ticket information stored in step S30 is cumulatively stored in the gold ticket total storage unit F25 at regular intervals (for example, every year). By analyzing the gold ticket total storage unit F25, it is possible to analyze the usage status of the customer's gold ticket such as the type, amount, and frequency of overtending of the gold ticket used. In the case of payment by cash, since there is no cash ticket information, there is no information to be stored in the cash ticket total storage unit F25 in step S30.

If it is determined in step S27 that neither the transfer destination key B4 or the transfer destination key B5 has been performed (No in step S27), the control unit 150 determines whether or not the cancel key B6 has been operated. (Step S31). When it is determined that the operation has been performed (Yes in step S31), the control unit 150 (cancellation means 159) clears the information stored in the cash ticket information storage unit F23 (step S32). That is, before the transfer destination key is operated, by operating the cancel key B6, all the information related to the payment with the cash voucher that has been operated so far is cleared. In the case of cash settlement, there is no information to be cleared even if the cancellation key B6 is operated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S26 that the cash voucher key 1153 has been operated (that is, payment with the cash voucher has been selected) (Yes in step S26), the control unit 150 (cash ticket amount input means 153) is the product. The barcode printed on the gold ticket such as the ticket is read by the scanner 111 and the gold ticket information is input (step S41). Then, the input cash voucher information is stored in the cash voucher information storage unit F23 (step S42). Subsequently, the control unit 150 (determining means 154) compares the total amount calculated in step S22 and the cash voucher amount stored in the cash voucher information stored in step S42 stored in the product information storage unit F22, and compares the cash voucher amount. Determines whether or not is equal to or greater than the total amount (step S43).

If it is determined that the amount of the cash voucher is equal to or greater than the total amount (Yes in step S43), the control unit 150 determines whether or not the cash voucher stored in the cash voucher information storage unit F23 is an overtended OK cash voucher. (Step S44). Overtend means that the amount of cash vouchers exceeds the total amount. Some types of cash vouchers cannot be changed, and the control unit 150 does not allow such vouchers to be overtended. The control unit 150 refers to the overtend flag stored in the overtend flag unit F32 of the gold ticket type storage unit F3, and stores in the gold ticket type storage unit F3 whether or not the gold ticket is overtended OK. Judgment is made based on the cash voucher information provided.

If it is determined that the overtend is OK (Yes in step S44), the control unit 150 does not need to input any more cash voucher amount, so that the accounting device 103 performs the settlement processing and the accounting device. A message prompting the user to select is displayed (step S45). FIG. 12 is an example of a message prompting the accounting device 103 to perform the settlement processing and to select the accounting device. In FIG. 12, the display 114 displays a message P4 displaying a message sentence M1 prompting the withdrawal of change, issuance of a receipt, and selection of a desired accounting device 103. The message P4 also displays a key B8 for closing the display of the message P4.

When the close key B8 is operated, the control unit 150 (change calculation means 155) calculates the change amount by calculating the difference between the cash ticket amount and the total amount compared in step S43 (step S46). Then, the control unit 150 displays the transfer destination selection screen P3 on the display 114 (step S47). FIG. 13 shows an example of the transfer destination selection screen P3. In FIG. 13, the transfer destination selection screen P3 is calculated by the product information display unit M2 that displays the points and the total amount of the sold products, the cash voucher amount display unit M3 that displays the cash voucher amount of the input gift certificate, and step S46. The difference display unit M4 for displaying the difference is displayed.

When the number in the difference display unit M4 is a positive (+) number, the amount that is not overtended and requires further payment is displayed. If the number in the difference display unit M4 is a negative (-) number, it is overtended and the amount of change to be withdrawn by the accounting device 144 is displayed. In the example of FIG. 13, the value of the difference display unit M4 is −770 yen, which means that the change amount is 770 yen. Further, on the transfer destination selection screen P3, a cancellation key B6 and an additional key B7 for inputting an additional cash voucher are displayed. Then, the control unit 150 executes the control after step S27. Also at this time, even if the transaction data is transmitted to the accounting device 103 in step S28, the printer 116 of the product data registration device 102 does not issue the hold receipt on which the information specifying the transaction data is printed.

Then, the control unit 150 executes the processes after step S27. In this case, in step S28, in addition to the transaction data, the change amount calculated in step S46 is transferred to the accounting device 103. The accounting device 103 pays out the change to the customer C based on the transmitted change amount. Further, the accounting device 103 prints and issues a receipt based on the change amount and transaction data. If the amount of the cash voucher and the total amount match, the amount of change is 0 yen, so the accounting device 103 prints and issues a receipt based on the transaction data without paying out the change.

If it is determined in step S43 that the amount of the cash voucher is not equal to or greater than the total amount (No in step S43), the control unit 150 stores the total amount stored in the product information storage unit F22 and the cash voucher information storage unit F23. The difference from the stored cash voucher amount is calculated (step S49), and the transfer destination selection screen P3 is displayed based on the difference (step S50). At this time, the total amount is displayed on the product information display unit M2. In addition, the cash ticket amount is displayed on the cash ticket amount display unit M3. Further, the calculated difference is displayed on the difference display unit M4. In this case, the difference is a positive difference.

Subsequently, the control unit 150 determines whether or not any of the transfer destination keys including the transfer destination key B4 and the transfer destination key B5 has been operated (step S51). If it is determined that the operation has been performed (Yes in step S51), the control unit 150 executes step S28 and subsequent steps. If it is determined that the operation has not been performed (No in step S51), then the control unit 150 determines whether or not the additional key B7 has been operated (step S52). If it is determined that the operation has been performed (Yes in step S52), the control unit 150 returns to step S26 and stands by.

If it is determined that the operation has not been performed (No in step S52), the control unit 150 (cancellation means 159) determines whether or not the cancellation key B6 has been operated (step S53). If it is determined that the operation has been performed (Yes in step S53), the control unit 150 clears the information in the cash ticket information storage unit F23 of the information storage unit F2 (step S54). If it is determined that the operation has not been performed (No in step S53), the control unit 150 returns to step S50 and stands by.

If it is determined in step S44 that the gold ticket cannot be overtended (that is, the gold ticket whose overtend flag stored in the overtend flag unit F32 is "0") (No in step S44), The control unit 150 displays on the display 114 that the cash voucher cannot be overtended and used (step S48). Then, the control unit 150 returns to step S26 and stands by.

If it is determined in step S21 that the subtotal key 1151 has not been operated (No in step S21), the control unit 150 determines whether or not the output of the cash ticket information has been instructed (step S61). .. If it is determined that the instruction has been given (Yes in step S61), the control unit 150 determines, for example, by type or amount of money, based on information such as the type of money and the amount of money stored in the money ticket totaling storage unit F25. Output management information regarding the cash voucher according to the time of use (step S62). Then, the control unit 150 returns to step S11 and stands by.

Subsequently, the operation of the accounting device 103 that executes the settlement process by the customer's own operation will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of settlement processing performed by the accounting device 103.

As shown in FIG. 14, when the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 receives the transaction data from the product data registration device 102 (Yes in step S71), the control unit 50 stores the received transaction data in the work area of the RAM (step S72). ..

Next, the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 displays the total amount of one transaction (or the balance after executing the subtotal discount or the subtotal discount) included in the received transaction data on the display 61 of the display operation panel 6. (Step S73).

After that, the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 receives the money inserted by the customer from the money insertion slot 41 of the change machine 105 (step S74).

The control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 inserts coins in an amount equal to or larger than the total amount displayed on the display 61 (or the balance after executing the subtotal discount or the subtotal discount) from the coin slot 41 of the change machine 105. Tara (Yes in step S74), pay the difference obtained by subtracting the total amount (or the balance after executing the subtotal discount or subtotal discount) from the input amount as the change amount from the bill withdrawal port 42 and the coin withdrawal unit 43. Put out (step S75).

Then, the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 controls the receipt printer 9 and issues a receipt printed with the received transaction data, the input amount (deposit amount), and the change amount from the receipt issuing port 91 (step S76). , End the payment process.

FIG. 15 is an example of the payment screen P6 displayed on the display 61 of the accounting device 103 when the payment processing is executed by the accounting device 103. In FIG. 15, the total amount of transactions (998 yen), the amount paid by the customer (1098 yen), the message M5 of the change amount (100 yen), and the settlement key B10 for withdrawing the change are displayed. There is. When the customer operates the settlement key B10, the change is withdrawn and the settlement process in the transaction in the accounting device 103 is completed.

In the product data registration device 102 of the present embodiment, as in the conventional case, transaction data is temporarily held in a store server or the like, and identification data or the like for identifying the temporarily held transaction data is printed. It is also possible to issue a receipt. In this case, a hold key is provided on the display 114 with the touch panel 113 or the operation unit 115, and the control unit 150 of the product data registration device 102 executes the hold of transaction data when the hold key is operated. Customer C receives a hold receipt on which identification data or the like that identifies transaction data temporarily held by the product data registration device 102 is printed. Then, the customer C calls the pending transaction data from the store server or the like by having the accounting device 103 input the identification data printed on the hold receipt, and performs the settlement process.

As described above, the product data registration device 102 of the embodiment transmits the change amount to the accounting device 103 in the case of overtending, and the product data registration device 102 does not pay out the change or print the receipt. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a change machine and a receipt printing device on the product data registration device 102 side.

In the present embodiment, the number of accounting devices 103 that can be selected as the transfer destination of transaction data in one product data registration device 102 is two, but the number is not limited to this, and accounting that can be selected as the transfer destination. The device 103 and the number of devices can be set arbitrarily.

Although some embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other embodiments, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are also included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and the equivalent scope thereof.

101 Checkout system 102 Product data registration device 103 Accounting device 151 Specific information determination means 152 Calculation means 153 Money ticket amount input means 154 Judgment means 155 Change calculation means 156 Transmission means 157 Selection means 158 Display control means 159 Cancellation means 160 Money ticket information storage means

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 11-86134

Claims (6)

The product of a system including a product data registration device having an acquisition means for acquiring a product code for identifying a product and a display unit, and an accounting device connected to the product data registration device via a network to execute payment processing of the product. In the data registration device
And the cash voucher amount input means for inputting a cash voucher amount of cash voucher,
A calculation means for calculating the total amount based on the price of the product corresponding to the product code acquired by the acquisition means, and
A difference calculation means for calculating the difference between the total amount calculated by the calculation means and the cash ticket amount input by the cash ticket amount input means, and a difference calculation means.
Display control means for displaying said key difference for instructing the output of information to the payment processing with the accounting device on the same screen of the display unit,
Product data registration device with. Said display control means displays the said key with the inputted cash voucher amount by the cash voucher amount input means on the same screen of the display unit,
The product data registration device according to claim 1. When the cash voucher amount is smaller than the total amount, the display control means displays the amount requiring further payment as the difference and the key on the same screen of the display unit.
The product data registration device according to claim 1 or 2. The cash voucher amount input means further inputs the cash voucher type and
The display control means is a case where the type of the cash voucher input by the cash voucher amount input means is a type of cash voucher capable of paying out change, and the cash voucher amount input by the cash voucher amount input means exceeds the total amount. , displaying the change amount and before Kiki over to the same screen of the display unit,
The product data registration device according to claim 1 or 2 . The product of a system including a product data registration device having an acquisition means for acquiring a product code for identifying a product and a display unit, and an accounting device connected to the product data registration device via a network to execute payment processing of the product. It is a display method in the data registration device.
The first process of entering the amount of the cash voucher and
The second step of calculating the total amount based on the price of the product corresponding to the product code acquired by the acquisition means, and
The third step of calculating the difference between the total amount calculated by the second step and the cash voucher amount input by the first step, and
A fourth step of displaying said key difference for instructing the output of information to the payment processing with the accounting device on the same screen of the display unit,
Display method in the product data registration device including. The product of a system including a product data registration device having an acquisition means for acquiring a product code for identifying a product and a display unit, and an accounting device connected to the product data registration device via a network to execute payment processing of the product. A computer as a data registration device,
And the cash voucher amount input means for inputting a cash voucher amount of cash voucher,
A calculation means for calculating the total amount based on the price of the product corresponding to the product code acquired by the acquisition means, and
A difference calculation means for calculating the difference between the total amount calculated by the calculation means and the cash ticket amount input by the cash ticket amount input means, and a difference calculation means.
Display control means for displaying said key difference for instructing the output of information to the payment processing with the accounting device on the same screen of the display unit,
A program to make it work.

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